Gardai have had to close down beaches and people are up in arms over the droves of crowds meeting at outdoor spots across Ireland.
Over in the UK Boris Johnson reminded people that fresh air offers no immunity from the spread of coronavirus so meeting outdoors is no better than indoors - and the same applies here.
Of course people are allowed to get out of the house and go for a walk, run or trip to the beach - but social distancing still has to be implemented.
Here is the social distancing guidelines from the HSE for wherever you are going.
HSE social distancing guidelines
Outdoors
The HSE says: "Spending time outdoors is good for our health. But social responsibility is essential for ALL our health."
Follow these guidelines;
- Avoid close contact with others
- Distance yourself at least 2 metres (6 feet) away from other people
- Small group sizes should be kept to a minimum
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Don’t arrange to meet up with other groups
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Avoid an area if it looks very busy and go somewhere else for your walk
General advice
The following advice has been issued by the HSE;
- reduce interactions with people outside the workplace and home
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reduce the number of people you meet every day
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avoid communal sleeping areas
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avoid crowded places
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work from home if possible
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Other advice to stop the spread
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough and sneeze.
- Put used tissues into a bin and wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Avoid close contact with people - keep a distance of 2 metres (6.5 feet) between you and others.
- Avoid crowded places, especially indoors.
- Follow the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Stay at home if you are sick to help stop the spread of whatever infection you may have.
